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Status:
Bill 9 passed third reading on March 22, 2023
Bill 21 received royal assent on May 31, 2022
Bill 80 received royal assent on December 8, 2021
Bill 62 received royal assent on June 21, 2021
Bill 48 received royal assent on December 9, 2020
Bill 22 received royal assent on July 23, 2020
Bill 25 received royal assent on December 5, 2019
Ministry responsible: Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction
Overview
We are committed to cutting red tape by one-third to reduce costs and regulatory burden for businesses, while making it easier for Albertans to access government programs and services. Legislation changes will help us achieve these commitments.
Bill 9, the Red Tape Reduction Implementation Act, 2023, proposes amendments to 14 pieces of legislation across 9 different ministries, supporting outcome-based regulation, greater legislative clarity and improved service delivery through digital solutions, while continuing to ensure important health, safety and environmental protections that Albertans can count on.
The Red Tape Reduction Statutes Amendment Act, 2022, (formerly Bill 21) amends 15 pieces of legislation across 9 different ministries, supporting economic growth and job creation while saving Albertans time and money.
The Red Tape Reduction Implementation Act, 2021 (No. 2) (formerly Bill 80) received royal assent on December 8, 2021 and updates 9 legislation items within the following themes: economic growth and job creation, smart regulation, and improving service delivery.
The Red Tape Reduction Implementation Act, 2021 (formerly Bill 62) received royal assent on June 21, 2021 and updates 8 sets of legislation within the following themes: economic growth and job creation, smart regulation, improving service delivery, digital transformation, and harmonization (the ability for jurisdictions to work better together).
The Red Tape Reduction Implementation Act, 2020 (No. 2) (formerly Bill 48) received royal assent on December 9, 2020. Amendments were made to 12 pieces of legislation to cut red tape and make it easier for businesses to operate, including speeding up approval times and clarifying rules. Amendments also focused on digital transformation, creating jurisdictional harmonization and improving service delivery.
The Red Tape Reduction Implementation Act, 2020 (formerly Bill 22) received royal assent on July 23, 2020. Amendments were made to 14 pieces of legislation to promote job creation and support economic growth, expedite government approvals, eliminate outdated requirements, and reduce the administrative burden on municipalities.
The Red Tape Reduction Implementation Act, 2019 (formerly Bill 25) came into force December 5, 2019. It included changes to 11 pieces of legislation to reduce red tape, streamline overburdened processes and eliminate outdated rules.
Key changes: Bill 9
Most of the proposed amendments of Bill 9, the Red Tape Reduction Implementation Act, 2023, would take effect after royal assent or upon proclamation. If passed, the act will update the following legislation:
Key changes: Bill 21
Red Tape Reduction Statutes Amendment Act, 2022 (formerly Bill 21) received royal assent on May 31, 2022. Amendments will come into force on various dates. The act updates the following legislation:
Key changes: Bill 80
Most amendments of the Red Tape Reduction Implementation Act, 2021 (No. 2) (formerly Bill 80) received royal assent on December 8, 2021, while others will come into force upon proclamation. The act updates the following legislation:
Key changes: Bill 62
The Red Tape Reduction Implementation Act, 2021 (formerly Bill 62) received royal assent on June 17, 2021 and will come into force upon proclamation. The act updates the following legislation:
Key changes: Bill 48
The Red Tape Reduction Implementation Act, 2020 (No. 2) (formerly Bill 48) received royal assent on December 9, 2020 and came into force on June 2, 2021. The act updates or repeals the following legislation:
Key changes: Bill 22
The Red Tape Reduction Implementation Act, 2020 (formerly Bill 22) received royal assent on July 23, 2020 and will come into force on various dates. The act updates the following legislation:
Key changes: Bill 25
The Red Tape Reduction Implementation Act, 2019 (formerly Bill 25) came into force upon receiving royal assent on December 5, 2019. The act updated or repealed the following legislation:
News
- New bill continues red-tape-cutting momentum (March 8, 2023)
- New red tape bill saves Albertans time and money (April 25, 2022)
- Cutting red tape saves Albertans time, money (November 4, 2021)
- Delivering on red tape reduction (April 8, 2021)
- Bill 48: Saving job creators time and money (November 16, 2020)
- Cutting red tape to attract investment (November 18, 2019)
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